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$278+ Cheap flights from Columbia, MO to San Francisco (COU - SFO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
COU — SFO
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbia to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (COU) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$278
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$525
From Columbia Regional to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from Columbia to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/112:52 pmCOU - SFO
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/155:15 amSFO - COU
1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$278
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/115:25 pmCOU - SFO
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/1511:30 amSFO - COU
2 stops9h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$348
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/21:36 pmCOU - SFO
1 stop12h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/711:25 pmSFO - COU
1 stop9h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/262:52 pmCOU - SFO
1 stop9h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/305:15 amSFO - COU
1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$403
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/105:28 pmCOU - SFO
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/142:17 pmSFO - COU
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/229:01 amCOU - SFO
2 stops14h 46mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/265:10 amSFO - COU
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$422
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/28:00 amCOU - SFO
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/76:00 amSFO - COU
2 stops12h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/111:36 pmCOU - SFO
1 stop9h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/811:47 pmSFO - COU
1 stop9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$446

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbia

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaSan Francisco

COU - SFO

COUSFO

Columbia Regional

Sat 10/11

2:52 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop8h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

5:15 am-2:17 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$278

ColumbiaSan Francisco

COU - SFO

COUSFO

Columbia Regional

Tue 2/24

6:03 am-2:39 pm

1 stop10h 36m

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

11:35 pm-2:38 pm

1 stop13h 03m

$333

ColumbiaSan Francisco

COU - SFO

COUSFO

Columbia Regional

Fri 10/3

1:36 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop11h 33m

San Francisco

Tue 10/7

6:10 am-7:19 pm

1 stop11h 09m

$349

ColumbiaSan Francisco

COU - SFO

COUSFO

Columbia Regional

Wed 3/4

9:00 am-3:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

5:30 am-2:29 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$368

ColumbiaSan Francisco

COU - SFO

COUSFO

Columbia Regional

Fri 9/26

2:52 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop9h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

5:15 am-2:17 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$403

ColumbiaSan Francisco

COU - SFO

COUSFO

Columbia Regional

Fri 10/10

5:28 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop7h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

11:30 am-10:40 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$412

ColumbiaSan Francisco

COU - SFO

COUSFO

Columbia Regional

Fri 10/10

8:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$337

ColumbiaSan Francisco

COU - SFO

COUSFO

Columbia Regional

Fri 10/10

12:15 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$523

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Deals found on 9/10

Best time to book a flight from Columbia to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbia to San Francisco

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from COU to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from Columbia to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Douglas,Sep 2023

RNO - LAX

There was a maintenance issue that caused us to depart over 1 hour late.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Douglas,Sep 2023

RNO - LAX

There was a maintenance issue that caused us to depart over 1 hour late.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbia to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco?

    United Airlines and American Airlines can get you from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco in just under 8h 29m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 07m. Columbia, Missouri and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 1631 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $377, American Airlines will fly you from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. American Airlines is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbia to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbia to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbia to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbia to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Columbia to San Francisco

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Columbia to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$377Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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